Charles "Bill" Ruse, 93, of Bentleyville, died Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at home. He was born April 13, 1928 in Monongahela, the son of Clyde and Juletta O'Connor Ruse.
For over twenty years, Bill was employed in the Service Department at Monongahela Ford and also for Irey Industries where he worked in construction. He owned and operated Ruse Auto Repair in Bentleyville until his retirement in 1996. His memberships include, L.O.O.M. #480 of Bedford where he was a lifetime member, New Baltimore Sportsman Club, VFW Post 4440 of Schellsburg, Arroas Haymakers of New Eagle, the NRA and the former Monongahela Turners. Bill was a World War II veteran, having served in the US Navy.
He is survived by three sons, Wesley W. Ruse and wife Gisele, Kevin D. Ruse and wife Linda, all of Bentleyville, Kerry Ruse and wife Chris of Monongahela; two daughters, Aileen Ruse and Kristie Ruse Fowler and husband Brentley all of Bentleyville; nine grandchildren, Bill Ruse and wife Megan, Jaclyn Ruse, Victoria Ruse, Kathleen Ruse, Christopher Ruse and girlfriend Katelyn, Emily Ruse, Autumn Mrosko and husband Josh, Shane Ruse and wife Liz, and Kyle Fowler; three great grandchildren, Ava, Willa and Conner Ruse; special friend of many years, Frances Baumgardner of New Eagle; numerous nieces and nephews; and former wife, Loretta Ruse of Bentleyville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters, Betty Jane Hanratty, Patricia Jean Myers, June Aiello, Mollie Kotecki, Darlene Allridge; and brother, Donald "Bud" Ruse.
Friends will be received on Friday, October 1, 2021 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela, where services will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Josh Green officiating. Interment will follow in Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora.